Undergraduate studies
Undergraduate studies at Monash Arts
Gain future proof skills, practical experience, industry connections and a global education.
What can I study?
Develop the skills employers are looking for
Arts sets you up for a rapidly changing and competitive future world of work - the skills and abilities you will gain will help you navigate the AI economy in an agile and seamless way, making you a desirable candidate for employers, big and small.
We offer you courses that are distinctive, innovative and globally focussed. You will have dynamic work integrated learning experiences, study abroad opportunities and plenty of support to develop the skills employers are looking for:
Innovative and critical thinking
– Helping you to develop skills in ethical and social innovation, leadership and a creative mindset. You’ll learn how to evaluate complex information, analyse the causes of a problem and suggest alternative solutions.
Global and cultural literacy
– Preparing you to become a responsible and effective global citizen who engages with the world and developing your capacity to navigate and successfully engage with different cultures.
Communication and mental agility
– Preparing you to navigate a world of big data, you’ll develop strong skills in communication that enable you to express your ideas clearly, form an opinion, argue persuasively and think logically. You'll think on your feet, move easily with the changes and be comfortable with new and complex developments.
Leadership and emotional intelligence
– You’ll develop teamwork, decision-making, time management and goal-setting skills which will make you a desirable employee. You'll have the ability to form and maintain relationships with other people to create a productive and harmonious work environment.
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The Monash Arts advantage
Monash Arts: Top 1% in the world
We're ranked in the top 1 per cent of universities worldwide for humanities and social sciences.
Unique overseas study experiences
We provide overseas study and international immersion experiences for more students than any other university in Australia.
Internships + industry partnerships
All of our courses offer Australian and international internship experiences. Build your networks and career opportunities.
Double degree options
You’re spoilt for choice with more than 40 double degree combinations to select from.
Bachelor's/master's program
Plan ahead and graduate with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in four years.
There are many ways to engage with university life and be supported.
Where can an Arts degree take me?
Our graduates go into as many career paths as there are majors. For example, there are linguists helping to improve the quality of life for the hearing impaired; social entrepreneurs helping people live more sustainably; and criminologists working on policy change in criminal justice.

Deborah Glass
Victorian Ombudsman
Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws

Sam Loni
Director, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth
Bachelor of Arts Hons (International Relations + Political Science)

Dr Kate Fitz-Gibbon
Director at Monash Gender Family Violence Prevention Centre
Bachelor of Arts Hons + Doctor of Philosophy

Emma Race
Producer, Presenter at Outer Sanctum Podcast, ABC
Bachelor of Arts

Cindy Gottinger
Google Marketing Lead, San Francisco
Bachelor of Commerce + Bachelor of Arts

Nikesh Gohil
Brand & Partnership Marketing Manager, BMW Group Australia
Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Commerce